Do you know Belly dancing helps you lose weight, improve sex life?

Belly dancing increase bone density: Belly dancing is fun and a great workout. But did you know that belly dancing can do wonders to your bones and muscles? Belly dancing helps to increase the bone density in the human body because when one performs belly dance, the person is on his/her feet and moving their body during the dance process, which is considered as a weight-bearing exercise. This weight-bearing workout helps to prevent osteoporosis and strengthens the body's bones and muscles.

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Belly dancing provides you with a better digestive system: Belly dancing is not only pleasing to the eye but it also works wonders to one's body and it's digestive system. Most of the motions that are involved in belly dance usually happen in the abdominal area or torso area, thereby providing a nice and relaxing massage for those internal organs of the body. Belly dance movements such as shimmies of swaying-hip circles help to stimulate digestion flow through the body and also assists in the digestive process.

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Belly dancing is a great stress buster: Belly dancing involves a lot of hip movements and more so it is one of the fewest dance forms that is enjoyable, energetic and a great workout at the same time. Belly dancing is so much fun that it also acts as a great stress buster. According to a few studies, belly dancing also helps to connect and develop meaningful and long-lasting relationships with expressive people.

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Belly dancing helps to lose weight: Belly dance is such a great form of exercise that not only it helps you to stay fit and healthy but also shed some extra flab. But how one uses belly dancing to their advantage also depends upon the level of dance and the intensity of the belly dance workout. So, if you are bored with your daily fitness routine or need some easy and fun-to-do workouts then opt for belly dancing as it also helps to tone up body muscles.

Fun fact: Belly dance can help to lose about 300 calories every hour but it all depends upon the level and the intensity of the dance form.

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Belly dancing boosts self-confidence: Belly dancing is such a fun and energetic dance form that it helps to move out of your comfort zone and embrace your body in many forms. There's a myth that belly dancing requires a certain body type but that's not true. The beauty of belly dancing is such that people of any age, shape and size can learn and even go on to master the art

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Belly dance helps to improve sex: Besides being a great workout, belly dancing is sexy and sensual. Many of the motions of belly dance help to strengthen body muscles that are used in the bedroom during sex and for having better orgasms. Belly dancing is sensual, sexy and passionate at the same time, which is why many men and women feel charmed and fascinated when they watch belly dancers perform

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Belly dancing helps to improve body posture: One of the greatest health benefits of belly dancing is that it helps to improve body posture and aids to fight back spasms. The in numerous motion that one performs in belly dancing helps to strengthen back muscles and due to the constant twists and turns of the belly and the spinal cord at large, the body releases natural lubricant called synovial fluid which helps in the normal functioning of the joints. More so, synovial fluid in the joints provides lubrication for the joint to move due to which the back muscles are used regularly thereby helping to tone of the muscles and the body. This toning further helps to increase back strength thereby improving flexibility and improving body posture.

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Belly dancing helps in preparing for childbirth: Belly dancing is truly an art of movement, grace and rhythm and there's much more than just dancing. The fascinating movements of this dance make for a great prenatal exercise routine that helps to strengthen the muscles that are used during the childbirth process. The toning of abdominal muscles and natural hip tucks, which is usually taught during the prenatal classes, teach the expecting mother how to move her pelvis. Belly dancing lays emphasis on muscle control which helps in natural childbirth and is also an excellent post-natal exercise.

What's more! Belly dancing during pregnancy helps to improve body posture, relieves a backache, and improves self-esteem. Which is why many doctors encourage the practice of belly dancing during pregnancy.

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About The Gallery

Most women love belly dancing which is why many of them try their hands at it and even get into it! Belly dancing is not only a great dance form but according to a new study conducted by Australia's Flinders University, belly dance also helps to cultivate better body image than before. What's more? Belly dancing also helps to burn calories and is a great way to workout. We bring you some of the amazing health benefits of Belly dancing.

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